Westside Neighborhood School

5401 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90066-0900
Tel: (310)574-8650
Grades: PK - 8 | 446 students
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WNS embodies a positive, child-centered approach to education. Our challenging curriculum and programs are designed to encourage each individual student to fully develop his or her potential - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.                                               

School Overview:
Westside Neighborhood School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1980
Student Body
Total Students 446 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 49% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 23
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,820
Tuition Notes One-time new family fee: $2,200 Middles School Fee (6-8): $2000 (incl. textbooks, labs, retreats, and 8th grade DF trip)
% on Financial Aid 32%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,800
Admissions Director Darlene Fountaine
Admissions Associate Lisa Glassman
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Flag Football Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ceramics Cooking
Dance Drama
Mandarin Orchestra & Ensemble
Outdoor Adventures Student Council
Tae Kwan Do Web Page & Video Game Design
Yearbook many more
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School Notes:

  • Specialists classes include the following: Performing arts, Visual arts, Technology, Music, Spanish, Physical Education.                                               

    • Profile last updated: 10/10/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Westside Neighborhood School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
St Anastasia Catholic Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 1.3 mi. away
Summit View West
Gr. 2-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Village Glen School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.4 mi. away
Living Word Christian Academy
Gr. 5-12 | 1.5 mi. away
Wildwood School K-12
Gr. K-12 | 1.6 mi. away

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